Concerns that red flag laws unduly burden gun owners don’t stand up to scrutiny.
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ON MUSIC: Jazz musician Katie Oberholtzer’s first love is performing
It’s a lot of fun to find a world-class jazz singer who grew up in southern Maine and whose considerable talent is lighting up the national stage as well as the local one. Such is the case of Katie Oberholtzer who will be coming to One Longfellow Square for a performance on Valentine’s Day. She […]
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Opinion: Now is the time for a down payment on our coastal communities
Gov. Mills’ calls for investment in both community recovery and statewide climate change adaptation must be heeded.
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Maine Compass: Maine must reform PFAS reporting requirements
The state should provide businesses with a realistic timeline and framework to help remediate contaminated sites.
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Scholars Strategy Network: Make opioid reversal medication available to Mainers
Maine can save more lives by following the lead of Australia.
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Opinion: We need to shift our thinking from ‘thing-oriented’ to ‘person-oriented’
Let’s start by recognizing that the way our economy now functions is not serving people well.
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Commentary: Iowa and New Hampshire add to the case for electoral reform
The problem with statistics is that they can be manipulated to support or refute any argument, and the Iowa caucus results are no exception. But despite some conflicting narratives that twist the results in different ways, Iowa and New Hampshire add two more brush strokes to an already clear painting — one that depicts a […]
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Opinion: Patients should pay less out-of-pocket at the pharmacy counter
A bill up for consideration by the Legislature would give needed discounts back to Mainers.
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Opinion: Too many security cameras, not enough safety
Do ubiquitous cameras really contribute to our overall security? If not, we’re sacrificing the right to go about our lives without our every step being tracked.
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Jim Fossel: Trump is not the ‘presumptive nominee’
Yes, the former president certainly has a hefty lead. But the race is far from over.